Costco has had some ups and downs over the past few months, to be sure. While not all of the changes they introduced in an attempt to keep shoppers safe were all that well-received, one change that was generally regarded as a good thing was their instituting special shopping hours just for seniors.
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The watermelon is comprised of 92 percent water, contains only 46 calories per cup, and has zero fat. But that's just where all the goodness of watermelons begins. This fruit is so rich in antioxidants, you are going to want to eat more of it.
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Gordon Ramsay is a real life human, he's not a cooking machine. This chef has made a few unbeloved dishes, a couple of blunders on camera, and some pretty yikesy mistakes. without any further adieu, here's a bunch of times that Gordon Ramsay has failed.
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Redefine Meat is replacing the constituent parts of a steak with so-called "alt-muscle," "alt-fat," and "alt-blood" in an attempt to approximate the complexity of beef. According to the company's calculations, printing one of their fake steaks takes 95 percent less land than the real thing.
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Another thing to be aware of is those items that restaurant employees admit are some of the industry's biggest rip-offs. Reader's Digest lists gourmet burgers as one of the major offenders, since the special ingredient that grants them that "gourmet" status is not worth the massive markup.
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The jiggly dessert comes in a variety of fruit flavors, and clocking in at just 70 calories per serving, it's a treat to satiate your sweet tooth, while helping you maintain your waistline. Toss in some fruit, and it's downright healthy. But did you know you shouldn't use fresh pineapple in Jell-o?
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Sometimes, when we're striving to self-improve, we've got to acknowledge the mistakes we're making. Cooking eggs over high heat — particularly when you're going scrambled, sunny side up, poached, or full-on omelette — is a common, albeit fixable, egg blunder. Instead, opt for medium heat.
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Too many rules can take the fun out of cooking steak. However, there is one rule about steak preparation that's not a myth. It's the way to cut a steak. Using the right method results in tender, juicy bites. Using the wrong method results in steak that you'll be gnawing on all night.
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What we want to know is, what's the best potato to use for potato salad? In general, most potatoes will work for potato salad, but there are some potatoes that are preferred over others for ease of boiling, peeling, and minimal amount of starch, according to The Kitchn.
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Yet, while the flavor of the tea is by no means in question, there is a pretty good reason you should never order this drink at McDonald's, or at least order it only on occasion. Hey, don't blame the messenger! But have you ever considered exactly what is in your McDonald's sweet tea?
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According to a video Jim Fuller shared with the Daily Mail, the best way to cook mushrooms involves not just rinsing, but full immersion in water. In other words, that attempt at crisping up your 'shrooms in oil? You've been doing it wrong. The best mushrooms are actually boiled.
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Nobody — not even you — wants to touch that watery bowl of potato salad you brought to the party. How did this happen? You could have sworn a few hours ago that your homemade potato salad was tender and creamy, but there are a few reasons it has somehow morphed from scrumptious to soggy.
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It might surprise some fans that Oreos were once considered copycats. Though they were created more than 100 years ago, in 1912, they were actually the second of its kind to hit the market. The original was launched by a company called Sunshine Biscuits in 1908 — unfortunately named Hydrox.
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Once upon a time, IGA supermarkets carried 40 different varieties of toilet paper; it now carries just four (via The Wall Street Journal). Progresso used to make 90 different kinds of canned soup (it cut half of that inventory), and Amy's Kitchen had an organic product line of 228 products.
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A Costco rotisserie chicken is a lot of things. It's a great bargain at $4.99 for a three-pound bird. It's a reason to keep your Costco card even if you've learned the hard way never to buy mayonnaise there. Plus, it's the winner of grocery store rotisserie chicken taste tests.
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Burger King ranks as one of the top fast-food chains in the United States. Known for its trademark burger, the company also has made waves in snackable chicken through the last few decades. From 2006-2011, these waves took the form of three-prong, crown-shaped breaded chicken nuggets.
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A gas station might seem like a strange place to grab a tasty burger, but that's only because you haven't experienced the magic of a late-night Sheetz run. What started as a small convenience store has grown into a chain with a devoted following. This is the untold truth of Sheetz.
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Jameson has been a classic for years and has a rich history that dates back centuries. This is the untold truth of Jameson Irish Whiskey.
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The use of liquid nitrogen in ice cream results in the cream freezing quicker without the use of whipping. So, the ice cream is smoother and silkier than regular ice cream. Another reason for the creamy consistency is the extreme cold of liquid nitrogen prevents the formation of large ice crystals.
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Haagen-Dazs is a Brooklyn-born, super-premium ice cream company that started in the early '60s by Reuben and Rose Mattus. Why is it so pricey?
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Chips and salsa at your favorite Mexican restaurant puts the bagged tortillas and jarred salsa you typically eat at home to shame. How can you elevate your at-home chips and salsa?
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There's potato salad: the side dish that runs many risks of its own. Did you choose the right potatoes? Are those undercooked potato chunks poking out of the bowl? And how did the mayonnaise manage to melt? But a simple tip for seasoning your potato salad will change the entire profile of the dish.
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Greasing a pan can actually be very helpful in certain baking situations to help a cake or bread turn out. However, when it comes to the average batch of chocolate chip or sugar cookies, you might have been ill-informed. Greasing a cookie sheet is actually a bad idea.
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Many people believe crepes are simply France's version of pancakes, but diners unfamiliar with the two dishes would be in for a surprise if they ordered the French delicacy at a restaurant and were expecting a big, fluffy stack like the American breakfast food.
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It's hard not to love Taco Bell for its iconic mainstays like Baja Blast and comical hot sauce packets. However, the chain's inventive specials are brilliant enough to reel in plenty of customers, whether they're Taco Bell fanatics or not. This new burrito is no exception.
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Fast food burger chain McDonald's has recently announced it will halt its company-wide reopening plans in the wake of a spike in COVID-19 cases in the United States.
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When you think about it, a surprising number of things about Subway sound strangely ill-suited for success in the fast food business, and Subway's greatest mystery might be its breakfast menu.
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